From warm fireplaces to cozy daybeds, these comfy patio ideas give new meaning to the 'great outdoors.'

Rustic Log Porch

Rustic Log Porch

The owners of this Michigan cabin used sturdy chains and hooks to turn a bench into a swing; it joins similarly rustic chair and love seat, both by Old Hickory on the front porch. With a few tossed pillows and throw blankets, the space is instantly a year-round room.

Rustic Space

Rustic Space

Smith & Hawken seating, accessorized with Best Slipcover pillows, furnishes the enclosed porch of this Vermont home. The exposed wood ceiling, earthy palette, and a healthy dose of pillows and blankets make this a room worthy of snuggling up in.